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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 636.30 and 262.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 636.30 and 262.98 is: 394.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 636.30 = 262.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/636.30 = 262.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 636.30 × 262.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 167,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,334.17/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.50

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